Dogs on a plane: Airline launches canine-friendly flights

Dogs wait to board a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York. The airline will have luxuries such as a sunlit waiting lounge filled with treats and toys, speedy check-ins, and an on-board spa for pups.

Dogs and handlers board a Bark Air plane at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York. The luxury aircraft can accommodate up to 14 people, but BARK Air doesn't want to sell more than 10 tickets to make room for ten dogs. Currently, BARK Air routes include flights between the New York City metro area's White Plains Airport, Van Nuys Airport near Los Angeles, and London's Biggin Hill Airport.

A handler show her dog the menu inside the plane. The price is $8,000 for a one-way international flight and $6,000 for a domestic trip for one dog and one human companion.

A dog looks out from a Bark Air plane’s window. The company is now considering adding flights to Paris, Milan, Chicago, Seattle, and seasonal destinations in Florida and Arizona.

Dogs and handlers board a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

Dogs wait to board a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A dog waits to board a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A woman shows a dog’s passport after boarding a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

Dogs and handlers walk on the tarmac during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A woman poses with a dog during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A dog walks down the stairs of a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

Bark Air’s CEO Matt Meeker poses for a picture during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New Yor.

A woman shows a dog’s boarding pass after boarding a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A dog walks out of a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A woman holding a dog walks out of a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

A dog waits to board a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.

Dogs and handlers wait to board a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York.